RismadarVoice Reporters, August 12, 2026
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, praises and glorifies the youths of Benue State as the world marks International Youth Day.
Governor Alia, who describes Benue youths as vibrant and resilient, says that as the proud Food Basket of the Nation, Benue’s greatest harvest is not just from the soil, but in the boundless energy, creativity, and strength of her young people.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, further added that from the hardworking farmers and tech innovators to athletes, the diverse paths of Benue youths unite in a common aspiration for a greater future.
The Governor charges the youth of the state to keep rising above every challenge with courage and unity as their voices carry the hope of a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Benue on their shoulders.
He advises them to indulge in healthy habits and always strive to stay above acts that will bring public disorder and plunge the state into civil strife.
The Governor further stated that the voices of Benue youths significantly contribute to shaping governance, digital transformation, and progress across Benue and beyond.
